For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,998 students in the neighborhood of Rio Rico Northwest, Rio Rico, AZ.
The top-ranked public schools in Rio Rico Northwest are San Cayetano Elementary School, Mountain View School and Rio Rico High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Rio Rico Northwest, Rio Rico, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Arizona public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public school average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Rio Rico Northwest, Rio Rico, AZ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
San Cayetano Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1412 W Frontage Rd
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8300
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8300
Gr: K-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Mountain View School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1374 W Frontage Rd
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8401
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8401
Gr: K-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Rio Rico High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
590 N. Camino Galindo
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8700
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,397 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Calabasas School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1374 W Frontage Rd
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8600
Rio Rico, AZ 85648
(520) 375-8600
Gr: PK-8 | 917 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Rio Rico Northwest, Rio Rico, AZ?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Rio Rico Northwest, Rio Rico, AZ include San Cayetano Elementary School, Mountain View School and Rio Rico High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Rio Rico Northwest, Rio Rico?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Rio Rico Northwest, Rio Rico.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Rio Rico Northwest, Rio Rico?
the neighborhood of Rio Rico Northwest, Rio Rico public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arizona public schools average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
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